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High Protein Buddha Bowl

A nutritious and filling Buddha bowl packed with high protein ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: healthy, vegetarian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
Vegetables
  • 1 cup chickpeas cooked
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
Toppings
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Cook Vegetables
  1. In a pan, sauté spinach, bell pepper, and carrots until tender.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and sautéed vegetables.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
Assemble Bowl
  1. Top the quinoa mixture with sliced avocado, sesame seeds, and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This bowl can be customized with your favorite vegetables and proteins.

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